Friday, 26 September 2014

We have a little Dukette !

We have a new baby, yesterday afternoon Marquette gave birth to a lovely fawn girl. This is the very first Duke baby to arrive here, hence she has been nicknamed 'little Dukette'

Here is Marquette taking a well earned rest after delivering her lovely little girl into the world. I was on hand to help a little as the cria had a leg bent back, once she was positioned correctly and we got both legs forward things went as normal and she was delivered quite quickly.

This is them this morning before turn out ... all dried out and looking super cute. She is a beautiful light fawn colour and has a super soft fleece already. So little Zorro has a play mate, he didn't have to wait long.

Ive managed to upload a little video of them yesterday afternoon. After a little feed she was up and off ... getting to grips with those super long legs.

I have a name in mind for her, but I haven't completely made my mind up .... I wonder who will be next. I think I have another three girls to go and then that will be the new arrivals for this year. Unless I get some surprises as I did more matings but I don't think that any more are expecting.... time will tell.

About Me

Zanzibah Alpacas was founded in 2006, with a small group of males as a special birthday present !..Needless to say, caught the 'Alpaca Bug' and we have quickly grown in numbers due to the charismatic nature of these fascinating animals.
I have sourced my animals from both large established breeders and smaller private breeders, to establish my award winning multi-coloured herd.
With Bloodlines from
Purrumbete Ledgers Boy (Elite Australian Genetics)
Classical Ikon (American Peruvian Champion)
Bozedown Viscount (Elite Australian Genetics)
Jolimont Conquistador (Elite Peruvian Genetics)
Cambridge Buckingham
Jolimont Commisario (Elite Peruvian Genetics)
Silverstream Czar of Anzac (Elite Aus/Peruvian Genetics)
We specalise in Coloured and 'Fancy' Alpacas. Follow us on our Alpaca Adventure....Zanzibah Alpacas where the Future is Fine 'n' Fancy !! .. .. .. ..
Seriously considering a life with alpacas !
Come and see us,we might just have what you are looking for ..
You can contact us at
Zanzibahalpacas@aol.com
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